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Tweetsie Railroad
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Moses Cone Mansion
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Bass Lake
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Fall Color in Boone
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Winter in Boone
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Appalachian State
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Downtown Boone
See photos and learn about businesses in downtown Boone . . .

Kraut Creek Festival
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Appalachian State Football
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Farmers Market
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Ben Long Frescoes
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Mast General Store
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Restaurants in nearby Blowing Rock NC     

The Best Cellar (at the Inn at Ragged Gardens)

The Best Cellar Restaurant in Blowing Rock North Carolina near Boone North Carolina

The Best Cellar used to be located on the outskirts of Blowing Rock behind the Food Lion Shopping Center. After the building burned down the restaurant moved to the Inn at Ragged Gardens. On the upscale side of Blowing Rock restaurants. Extensive menu and wine list.

More Information:

  • Address: 203 Sunset Drive at the Inn at
    Ragged Gardens
  • Phone: (828) 295-3466
  • Website: Ragged-Gardens.com (see link below)
  • Grill Hours: December through April Thursday-Monday, 6-9:30 p.m.
    Hours for May through November are Monday-Saturday, 6-10 p.m.
    Reservations strongly recommended.

Bistro Roca and The Antlers Bar

Bistro Roca Restaurant in Blowing Rock North Carolina near Boone North Carolina

This restaurant is located near the park in the building that used to house Dockside Ira's restaurant. Their menu includes fresh fish, beef chicken and homemade pizzas. According to their website:
"Bistro: (French) a small neighborhood restaurant where they know you, greet you warmly, and serve satisfying foods that change with the seasons."

More Information:

  • Address: 143 Wonderland Trail
  • Phone: (828) 295-4008
  • Website: BistroRoca.com/Resource/index.html (see link below)
  • Restaurant Hours: Wednesday - Monday, lunch and dinner
    Bar open until 12
Crippens Restaurant in downtown Blowing Rock North Carolina

Crippens Restaurant

From their website (see link below): "Crippen's is a casual atmosphere, fine dining restaurant. We have a daily changing menu featuring a variety of homemade breads, soups, homegrown organic salads (seasonal), creative appetizers, fresh seafood, prime meats, game meats, homegrown organic vegetables (seasonal), homemade desserts and ice creams.  All of Chef James' sauces are made from his own stocks.  His talent rests in vinaigrettes, sauces, marinades and a creative ability to combine unusual flavors and textures."

More Information:

  • Address: 239 Sunset Drive
  • Phone: (828) 295-3487
  • Website: Crippens.com (see link below)
  • Restaurant Hours: June 1 - Nov. 3: Daily 6pm - 8pm weekdays (9pm weekends)
    Nov. 4 - May 31: Thurs-Sat 6pm - 8pm weekdays (9pm weekends)
    Holiday Closings: Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
Six Pence Pub and Restaurant in Blowing Rock North Carolina near Boone North Carolina

Six Pence Pub and Restaurant

A British Pub atmosphere with Fish & Chips and more.

More Information:

  • Address: 1121 Main St.
  • Phone: (828) 295-3155
  • Restaurant Hours:Call For Hours
Sonnys Grill in Blowing Rock North Carolina near Boone North Carolina

Sonny's Grill

After 50 years, Sonny's Grill closed in 2009.

Sonny's is an old fashioned grill that has been serving breakfast and lunch for 50 years. They are famous for their Ham Biscuits and Sweet Potato Pancakes. For lunch try one of Sonny's Hamburgers and a cold soda in a bottle. Serving breakfast and lunch 7 days a week.

More Information:

  • Address: 1119 Main St.
  • Phone: (828) 295-7577
  • Restaurant Hours:
    Year round. Breakfast & Lunch.

Speckled Trout

Speckled Trout Cafe in Blowing Rock North Carolina near Boone North Carolina

From their website (see link below):
"Since 1986, the Speckled Trout Cafe has been serving exquisite dishes that not only please locals and visitors alike, but have received national recognition as well! One of the house specialties is the smoked rainbow trout from local waters."

More Information:

  • Location: 922 Main St.
  • Phone Number: (828) 295-9819
  • Hours: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
    Call for hours.
Village Cafe in Blowing Rock North Carolina near Boone North Carolina

Village Café

The building is listed on the Register of Historic Places. A nice setting and an interesting menu with fresh ingredients. Turn down the path near Kilwin's and take the walkway to the restaurant.

More Information:

  • Address: Behind Kilwin's on Main Street
  • Phone: (828) 295-3769
  • Restaurant Hours: Tuesday thru Sunday 8am - 2:30pm

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